Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is open daily, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Due to the weather, the Aquarium will be closing at 1pm on Friday, September 3. Last entry will be at noon.

December 1-February 28
Open Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm (last admission at 4:00pm)

March 1-31
Open Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm (last admission at 4:00pm)

April 1-October 31
Open daily 9:00am to 6:00pm (last admission at 5:00pm)

November 1-30
Open Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm (last admission at 4:00pm)

Please note the Aquarium will be closing at 3:00pm (last admission at 2:00pm) on Saturday, September 25.

Hours are subject to change without notice.

Store Hours

The store at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is open daily, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

March 1-October 31
Open Daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

November 1-February 28
Open Daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Café Hours

The Penguins Café™ is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.